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American Chamber of Commerce of Peru(AmCham Peru)

“Hey, what a great armchair! I’ll take it.” This is an example of words every Peruvian furniture exporter would dream of hearing from an American importer. However, this dream can soon turn into a nightmare when that same client completes his sentence by saying “Give me five hundred”. It is there where the strength of our high quality furniture confronts its weakness, precisely for the lack of capacity to supply large orders, “technifying” the production process, and reduce costs.

That is why exportable Peruvian furniture supply should focus on U.S. consumers with medium to high level income, mainly because they treasure -in terms of quality and specific requirements- original designs in items they purchase, exact replicas, handmade pieces and diversity in details.

Thus, our exportable furniture could be concentrated in mirror frames, finished doors, floors, etc, whereas producers should form associations in order to comply with larger requests than those they are used to nowadays.

According to geographic regions, the most important markets for furniture in the U.S. are: California, Texas, Florida, New York and Illinois, which altogether represent 36% of the total market. However, the medium-high income segment only reaches 20% of the total American market, or about 2.3 million households with an income of more than US$ 70,000 per year.

On the worldwide market, the main furniture importers are the United States, Germany, United Kingdom, France, Japan and Canada; whereas the leading exporters are Italy, Germany, Canada, China, the U.S. and Poland.

Hence, within the American retail market, the most important furniture suppliers are China, Malaysia, Vietnam and Canada; all of them recognized for on-time deliveries, good quality, great finishing details, and also for lower prices for large orders.

Other suppliers such as Spain and Italy offer very good furniture, but at a higher cost. Suppliers from Eastern Europe, Chile, Brazil and Argentina offer good furniture as well but at lower cost and with very simple designs.

On the other hand, it should be considered to sell through interior designers because they prefer furniture with exclusive and unique designs and they don’t usually have a warehouse, which makes their purchases small but frequent. Thus, in order to approach them, it is recommendable to participate in trade fairs or special design centers located in important cities.

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If one were interested to import small quantities of Peruvian furniture into the US to sell in a select affluent market who should we contact? Thank You

Please contact me.  I have imported several pieces from Lima to Pennsylvania.  My email is dgebhardt79@hotmail.com.  I will be in Lima again january 10th to the 29th, 2007.  Hope I can assist you.

Mr Gebhardt,
I have seen some of this furniture on a recent trip to Peru. Many of my friends have expressed interest in purchasing some. What would be the procedure for bringing this furniture to California in limited quantities?
Thank You
Edwin Pasache

Sorry Mi bad! I did not check that only english comments were allowed. As I was saying to Edwin. To import this kind of product (Leather Goods) is not complicated if you are planning to do it once. All you have to do is use the apropiate International packaging, bring the items to Lima Customs and Airline for inspection with the proper documentation such as Invoices (This can be done by a relative if you are in LA). Here bring the paperwork provided by the Airline to US Customs, pay the Import Duty Fees to Customs and as long as the value is under $2000 you do not need a Licensed Broker. More questions feel free to contact me on langoicallao@yahoo.com

I am also interested in importung peruvian furniture. Could someone please tell me some of the best ways to make connections with manufacturers in Lima or surrounding areas. I am interested in finding smaller manufacturers that are looking to grow and are a little more difficult to find. Thank you very much! Dominick/NY

!!! REPLY to edwin:::::   Ok, edwin, first thing you need to do is determine if you will be sending "rustic" or "modern" furniture to USA.  There are some critical factors that need to be calculated into the equasion as far as what will the purpose of this furniture be and how do you intend on selling it; In Lima firniture you have two extreems- Extreem High Quality and Extreem Low Quality-  From past experience, the low quality furniture that you see in all the tourist shops are made of wood not suitable for the USA climate- The furniture you see in the tourist shops a generally cheap iin price and easy to carry home with an added cost to the airline.  I deal in 100% highquality, 100% hand made, and 100% Hard wood from the amazons in Peru.  If you are looking to export or import furniture from South America to North America, you need to understand the process in which is needed to LEGALY import this "wood" into the USA. 

Penalties for Non-Compliance with Wood Packaging Regulations

Beginning March 9, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has begun assessing fines against shippers for non-compliance with wood packaging regulations.

The International Standard Phytosanitary Measure 15 became effective in September 2005, yet the trade community was given a grace period to comply with the new regulations, which require wood packaging, including pallets, crates, and dunnage to be chemically fumigated or heat-treated for pests.

I am interesting in importing smaller items of furniture to Australia from Peru. Is someone able to direct me to the right person as I am not American. I need to assess if it is a viable import or not. I am not interested in the low quality but not really the extreme higher price items either. More quality at a reasonable price towards the upper end. Thanks.

I would like to receive info about iport taxes and documentation needed to import furniture from Peru.  I did import furniture from Bali before and I know that quality has to be great with a low content of humidity becuase of the difference in climate.  I guess here we're dealing with the same siatuation, right??
Also I would like to know what kind of wood would be the best option to import and if need any certification from ministry of forestry or something like that. Please email me at golf33us@yahoo.com if you have any info

Dear there, I would like to Introduce my self: my name  Aryadi I gede  I’m the marketing  of the company name : PT.TITIMAS PERSADA . The company base in Bali Indonesia has branch office in middle of java Indonesia.We are producing all kind of solid wood furniture teak and mahogany  for indoor and out door ,the production  such as chair, table, cabinet , TV table ,deck chair, sundeck, folding chair, extended table. Also able to supply Indonesian handicraft unique design and functional .Our main markets are: Spain, Canada, France, Germany, and Australia.And  we would like to offer our product on your side  market or any possibility to  become one of your supplier, we really want to co-operate with all market systems  and also really welcome to any advice ,suggestion about our product and price. To see what we doing in detail come to visit us at .www.crafterfurniture.comOr to send any inquires sent to: info@crafterfurniture.com  or  titimasbali@dps.centrin.net.id  hopely we can do some business shortly  Please do not hesitate to contact us. We look forward to hearing from you soon. Sincerely,                                                                                                             PT.TITIMAS PERSADA.Arie

I'm interested in establishing the import of fine woodcarvings from Peru.  We've done it a few times, but need to establish something more permanent.  Does anybody have any contacts with high quality carvers looking for steady work?  Also, what is involved in setting up imports from Peru to California?  Feel free to answer at kristenji@mac.com

Thanks

FREE TRADE with PERU?  WHEN is it finally going to happen?

The United States and Peru signed the U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement (U.S.-Peru TPA) on April 12, 2006.  Both countries need to pass implementing legislation before the U.S.-Peru TPA can enter into force. 

WHY A PERU TRADE PROMOTION AGREEMENT? The U.S.-Peru TPA is a tremendous opportunity for U.S. exporters.  It will give U.S. companies improved access to a strong market and improve the business climate in Peru as the country enacts the necessary domestic legal and business reforms required to implement the agreement. 

Why Peru? Peru has the potential to be a great place to do business.  Trade with Peru offers expanded economic opportunities for U.S. manufacturers, workers, and farmers.   It is a growing market for U.S. exporters and a good econimic and policy partner to the United States. A Trade Promotion Agreement gives us a framework to make Peru a good place to do business.  In addition, an agreement with Peru helps further U.S. trade and policy objectives in the region.

Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) can help your company to enter and compete more easily in the global marketplace. Trade agreements help level the international playing field and encourage foreign governments to adopt open and transparent rulemaking procedures, as well as non-discriminatory laws and regulations. FTAs help strengthen business climates by eliminating or reducing tariff rates, improving intellectual property regulations, opening government procurement opportunities, easing investment rules, and much more.

International trade is an integral part of the U.S. economy, accounting for more than one-quarter of U.S. gross domestic product and supporting more than 12 million U.S. jobs, including 1 in 5 manufacturing positions. FTAs can be a catalyst for accelerating economic growth by allowing greater competition, encouraging the formation of international partnerships, and by greatly liberalizing many industries. Most FTAs include specific obligations in the areas of intellectual property, services, investment, and telecommunications. Many FTAs also provide for groundbreaking cooperation in promoting labor rights and the environment.

$250- Don Bosco Design (Peru)

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Made In Peru- $347 Ready For Exporting to USA

Take it as it is, or we can add specific or custom artwork.  Contact me for details.
I am Douglas Gebhardt
dgebhardt79@hotmail.com
Formally from the Pocono Mountains in Pennsylvania
Now, I am Living Here in Lima Peru!

Peruvian Exports Furniture- 86% to USA   
                                      Wooden Furniture in the U.S. 
The United States, Germany, United Kingdom, France, Japan and Canada make up the major part of world demand for wooden furniture, whereas the greatest exporters are Italy, Germany, Canada, China, the United States and Poland.
Exports from Italy, the largest European exporter, are almost US$ 8 billion a year, but they have remained stagnant since 2003 in terms of dollars; whereas exports from China, Canada and Poland are increasing considerably. China is the greatest supplier to the North American market, with US$ 4 billion in 2005 according to United States International Trade Commission (USITC).
A study conducted by Prompex in 2004 determined that the Peruvian export potential is aiming toward the manufacture of fine finished and carved furniture, with small production volumes and having middle- and high-income consumers as a target market segment.
This study indicates that the Peruvian furniture manufacturing companies are only capable of supplying a small percentage of this sector in the U.S. The few of such companies in Peru have a low volume and artisan production capability. International sales in the sector wood and its manufactured products reached US$ 136 million in 2004 and closed last year with foreign sales of US$ 169 million. Within this sector, the export of furniture and furniture parts reached US$ 16 million in 2005, an increase of 12% over 2004. According to Dueñas, Peru mainly exports consoles, center tables, and Rococo-style or Luis XV bureaus.

Furthermore, according to the Strategic National Exporting Plan (2003-2013), more than half the imports of wooden furniture and its parts are concentrated in the states of California, New York, Michigan and Texas, which import 25.3%, 17.4%, 7.1% and 6% respectively. Peru must direct its efforts toward these markets.

The U.S is the Main Destination of Peruvian Exports of Wooden Furniture

 


Source: Veritrade & Livinginperu.com
Source: Veritrade

UN convention reaches agreement on Peru mahogany trade

WHAT DOES THIS MEAN
                         FOR FURNITURE EXPORTING?

(Official press release)

The Standing Committee of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) took initial but tentative steps today to address Peru’s ongoing failure to comply with the Convention in protecting mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla) and ensuring the long-term viability of the species. The Standing Committee decided not to impose the strong international sanctions that had been advocated by many government delegates and nongovernmental observers, and accepted Peru’s agreement to reduce its annual export quota.

Will Travers, CEO of the Born Free Foundation and Chairman of the Species Survival Network (SSN), stated, "This is an issue that affects the well-being of the most vulnerable people in the Amazon; if CITES Parties really care about the livelihoods of indigenous people, protecting forests is a vital place to start."

During the debate on the floor of the Standing Committee, Alberto Pizango, president of an indigenous people’s association in Peru (AIDESEP), spoke passionately about the need to protect indigenous communities from illegal loggers.

Representatives of the SSN Timber Working Group, a global coalition of wildlife experts participating in the meeting, agreed that action needed to be taken, but concluded that the decision did not go far enough. The Group has long hoped that Peru would exhibit greater political will at the highest levels of government to verify the legality of all timber exports from the country.

Kris Genovese, Associate International Counsel for Defenders of Wildlife and Chair of the Timber Working Group, was concerned by the decision. "Peru has agreed to reduce its 2007 export quota by nearly two-thirds, and agreed to allow sale only from concessions operating legally," Genovese noted. "However, the Committee approved a mechanism to increase mahogany exports if governmental verifications show better domestic logging management. What will the Standing Committee do if Peru once again fails to live up to its obligations? We hope they have not just approved a loophole big enough to drive a logging truck through."

Five years after bigleaf mahogany was included in the CITES Appendices, triggering global trade regulations on mahogany in international commerce, the volume of mahogany leaving Peru clearly violates the requirements governing export. For instance, Peru’s Scientific Authority concluded that no more than 1,200 trees could be felled sustainably in 2007. In fact, more than five times that number—between 5,600 and 7,100 trees—would have to be cut to fulfill Peru’s original export quota.

-Source- LivingInPeru.com

I’m interesting about your furniture, please send me some models of  wooden easy chair, cabinets and bed.

Dear Sir  We the “Parag Corporation” is a renowned company from 1998, who is dealing in the wholesale export of all types of Furniture Items.  We look forward to having a long term mutually beneficial business relationship with you.  

Passed on from one generation to another, for us this business is not just a means of living but a family tradition that has been so successfully carried forward for so many years. We have a good experience in this business. {Traditionally, and modern look} Our in house manufacturing facilities includes wood treat ment plant, wood seasoning plant and various imported wood working machines.

. The Main Features of "Parag Corporation"  ·        Best Quality At The Most Competitive Prices.·        Large Production Capacity With Confirm Delivery Within Schedule Time

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Subject  :  To start new business relationshipDear Sir / Madam,
We wish to introduce our self as the leading exporter and manufacturer of Indian Wooden Furniture. Leela Export House is a pioneer name in the industry from last 10 years. Our up to now successful journey contains clients from USA, UK, Australia region. You can visit our online portfolio at www.leelaxpo.com.    Hope for a good business relationships. With Best RegardsFrom Leela Export House

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Email : info@leelaxpo.com , leelaxpo@hotmail.com

Hello,

we are manufractures and exporters of Indian Furniture from last 10 years. we are specialise in Country Collection, White and Black distressed furniture

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regards

mohit

We are in the furniture business, if you have high end portugeese colonial furniture items, please contact me.

Regards,

Ayman Adhami

American Gallery

Hi
I am operating a resort here in Iceland and we plan to build a new and stunning suite here with Peruvian design and furniture
We need very distinct and high quality goods.
Amongst the things we are looking for are a king sized bed, bedstands, cabinets, desk & chair, sofa (3 +1), sofa table, lamps, Artwork and other small items/touches.
Would be grateful for any response we could get. I will be assembling a variety of furniture goods in New York City to then have it all shipped here to Iceland by a boat-container next spring (April 2008).

Sincerely

Björn Eriksson
Tel (+354) 4875700
www.hotelranga.is

Hello Mr. Björn Eriksson,

My name is Joe Luis Orrego and I'm responding to your inquiry regarding the furnishing of your hotel.

I live in Lima, Peru and am an exporter of Peruvian furniture and have many years of experience in this business.

If you are interested, please contact me at your earliest convenience.

Sincerely,

Joe Luis Orrego
jlo@jlorrego.com

Hi Mr Bjorn Eriksson:
I have imported fine mahagony furniture from Peru to Miami Florida. There are few pieces left available.
I can forward the pictures by email or you can contact me at 954-336.4177 in USA or email me back. Thanks.

Hi, Mr Bjorn Eriksson,

we are the third generation of manufacturers of fine furniture in Peru, extensions of wood houses, you can have a complete proposal of the Peruvian Suite, you can communicate to camorise@yahoo.com,

Sicerely,

Carmen Mori  

We are in need of high quality hand carved Peruvian furniture.  We could use several dressers, end tables, bookcases, display cabinets, beds, kitchen cabinets, tables, buffets.  We bought two shipments in 2004 for our hotels and have been so happy with the furniture, but we've been unable to get back in touch with our supplier who left Florida.  We are located in New Mexico. Please email us if you can help us.
Shirley Isgar casablanca@frontier.net

Shirley:
Please email me back at carlosd0108@yahoo.com or call my cel 954-3364177 to talk about peruvian furniture for your hotels. Thanks
Carlos Durand

Nos es grato ecribirle para saber  de las oportunidades de venta de la oferta peruana de muebles para el Hohgar .
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We are interested in importing furniture from Peru to The Netherlands. Especially the designs from Don Bosco are very interesting. Can anybody give us more details? Please mail me at josaccountmanager@hotmail.com.

Thanks

Johannes Noordegraaf and José Santiago Acosta Diaz

Looking buyer for furniture, specially in rattan furniture, teak wood furniture and synthetic furniture.

My husband and I distribute through out the US furniture from several countries.  We are looking for a Peruvian factory who can supply high-quality carved pieces as well as iron designs.  We have a great business and would like to discuss an ongoing partnership with someone in Peru.  Please contact us soon.  We are planning a trip this year to make a connection.  Thank you.  casadelhall@aol.com

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I am interested in finding a furniture manufacturer in Lima, Peru who either has or will specialize in 17th-19th century French and/or Italian Furniture.  I have pictures of what I am looking for and my customer is requesting it comes from Peru for its quality and price.  I'm talking bedroom, living room, dining room. bath, foyer, and ancilary products.

Thank you.